TAB Creative Sprint Vilnius

An Upskilling Course & Creative Sprint Where technology meets art, and people collaborate across sectors and borders Vilnius, Lithuania 9–11 April 2025

Welcome to a dynamic event exploring innovation, creativity, and immersive media through cross-border collaboration.

WHAT IS IT?

WHO IS IT FOR?

It’s a three-day-long upskilling course on soft skills and XR, with a Creative Sprint as its

This Creative Sprint is intended for creative professionals such as artists, musicians, cultural

central component. We’ll use design thinking to tackle creative challenges head-on. During the sprint, we will leverage our diverse skill sets and work with emerging tech to quickly generate innovative solutions.

producers, gallery representatives, storytellers, and concept developers. It also welcomes those working in creative business development, immersive media, and community-focused cultural

Our goal is to bring together creative professionals, innovation-focused minds, and emerging tech specialists—especially in XR—to

It’s equally relevant for emerging technology specialists working with XR (AR/VR), spatial audio,

initiatives.

interactive media, or digital installations, including XR developers, multimedia designers, innovation strategists, and tech experts involved in cultural or cross-sector collaboration.

We place a significant emphasis on personal and professional fit to ensure a valuable experience for all participants involved.

develop fresh concepts and build practical, future-oriented solutions collaboratively. This edition includes briefs on immersive art experiences, creative summer camps, XRenhanced storytelling, and cross-border innovation spaces.

Throughout the creative sprint, you will meet and interact with professionals from Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden, and beyond, sharing knowledge and building valuable connections.

The Creative Sprint brings together a diverse group of creative professionals, collaborating intensively on challenges involving art and technology.

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FACILITATORS

Kevin Sanikidze

Our Creative Sprint is a playground for innovation where

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EUROPEAN PROJECT LEAD | HYPER ISLAND, SWEDEN Kevin develops and delivers educational programs, designs learning experiences, and facilitates meetings and processes. He has a keen interest in technology, creativity, and innovation.

This aligns perfectly with his involvement in the TAB project, which resonates with his role and interests.

Kevin is actively pursuing partnerships with organizations to develop impactful educational experiences that empower citizens across Europe and beyond.

Anna Enquist Müller

art meets technology, and professionals from various fields come together. It's not just about developing new ideas; it's about building bridges and fostering a fun, collaborative spirit that transcends borders.

Marie Björck, Innovation Lead, Blue Science Park.

Marie Björck

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PROJECT MANAGER | BLUE SCIENCE PARK, SWEDEN Passionate creator specializing in Spiritual Art and Promptography, where Anna leverages AI to bring

INNOVATION | BLUE SCIENCE PARK, SWEDEN Marie Björck has a passion for driving visionary work forward by creating structure and

imaginative visions to life. With years of experience in Social Media Content, Digital Design,

securing teams. With a long experience in working on regional innovation and international projects, she is responsible as a

and Project Management, she has developed a diverse skill set that enables her to contribute creatively and operationally to projects.

Lead Partner for coordinating the TAB project.

She loves challenges and is skilled at finding financing opportunities to develop good ideas with dedicated individuals.

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SPEAKERS

Vilius Petrauskas

Justina Silinikaite

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LEAD ENVIRONMENT ARTIST | MUONA STUDIO,

CEO | MUONA STUDIO, LITHUANIA Vilius Petrauskas is a seasoned industry veteran with extensive experience in film, game, and VR

LITHUANIA With a background in classical music and philology, Justina has always been captivated by the synergy of music, art, and visual storytelling, particularly as it is expressed in games and movies. She was part of the Muona Studio team that worked on two virtual reality films: Play Life and The Creation of Worlds. In these projects, she had the pleasure of serving as the Lead Environment Artist, while also taking on supporting roles in Lighting and overall Look Development.

production. As the founder of Muona Studio, he has led production as the Director and Art Director on some of Lithuania’s most successful virtual reality projects, including Play Life and Creation of the Worlds.

Sofia Arvegård

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TEAM AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPER | GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, SWEDEN Sofia specializes in the latest research regarding group dynamics and team efficiency. She is passionate about human development, potential, and the magic that happens when teams collaborate and cocreate. She has run her company for 15 years and has worked with numerous organizations across various industries.

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EVENT HOSTS

Laima Dockevičienė

Diana Manžurinaitė

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DIRECTOR | RIETAVAS TOURISM AND BUSINESS

OPERATIONS AND EVENTS MANAGER | TALENT

INFORMATION CENTRE, LITHUANIA Laima Dockevičienė has over 20 years of experience in business consulting and project management. She is committed to innovation and has been instrumental in establishing a

GARDEN VILNIUS, LITHUANIA Diana has a strong background in fostering innovation and collaboration. She played a key role in launching Talent Garden Vilnius and led the creative space for five years. Her expertise

regional co-working and innovation centre, a key element of the Telšiai Functional Zone strategy.

Laima contributes to strategic planning,

lies in creating environments that support entrepreneurship and connections. Beyond her professional work, Diana is committed to social

community empowerment, and international cooperation through cross-border partnerships.

impact, volunteering at a youth helpline to support and empower young individuals.

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PARTICIPANTS

Vaidotas Valiukevičius

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Inga Jocė

SONGWRITER, MUSICIAN AND LEAD SINGER |

CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR | MB AURASPOT,

THE ROOP, LITHUANIA Vaidotas Valiukevičius, the lead singer of THE

LITHUANIA A creator, an architect, a designer, an

ROOP, co-founded the Lithuanian band in 2014, aiming to address social issues through music. In 2021, THE ROOP won the National Eurovision Selection with Discoteque, dominating the jury and public votes. Their 2020 hit On Fire exploded internationally, amassing over 30 million views, and won alternative online Eurovision contests despite the pandemic.

Monika Grinevičiūtė

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entrepreneur, a brainstormer, a small forest cabin's business owner, a little bit marketer, a little bit blogger, a little bit social media strategist, a little bit photographer and a BIG visual satisfaction seeker (every detail is noticed - seriously!). Inga is also a big believer in the power of branding, sincerity and open hearted life.

Egidijus Gricius

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HEAD OF CREATIVE PROJECTS | VILNIUS TECH CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION CENTRE LINKMENŲ FABRIKAS, LITHUANIA Monika works with various cultural, European, and university-related projects and communications.

She is responsible for identifying and implementing creative projects while collaborating with VILNIUS

MANAGER OF YOUTH NGO, LITHUANIA Egidijus is experienced in youth policy. With over 20 years of experience, he has managed various youth projects focused on youth work and implementing initiatives for young people. His activities are closely related to creative expression, project thinking, non-formal education, advocacy, and intercultural learning.

He is also a council member at a local municipality.

TECH “LinkMenų fabrikas” interdisciplinary teams in Media & Virtual Production and Prototyping Technologies. As a PhD student in engineering, she also has strong capabilities in R&D.

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PARTICIPANTS

Leonardas Žilinskas

Agnė Rinkevičiūtė

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY EXPERT, LITHUANIA A creative professional known for his expertise in virtual production, VR/AR, game development, 3D modelling, photogrammetry, CAD/GIS

CREATIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPER, FREELANCER | BRAND & MARKETING STRATEGIST, LITHUANIA With five years of experience in a startup clothing brand as a Brand Manager and Designer, Agnė Rinkevičiūtė specializes in shaping brand identity

technologies, and simulator development. With over 25 years of experience in CAD/GIS and a decade working with Unreal Engine, he has

and crafting compelling visual narratives. Her work spans marketing, campaign concept development, and creative direction, ensuring

developed cutting-edge simulators, real-world digital twins and other creative projects. Drawing on his knowledge and expertise, Leonardas

each project resonates with its audience.

Passionate about innovation and aesthetics, she thrives at the intersection of strategy and design, bringing bold ideas to life.

played a key role in establishing Faux Real Studio, the first virtual production studio in Lithuania, at VILNIUS TECH LinkMenu fabrikas.

Justas Kirstukas

Martynas Jocius

DIRECTOR | VEIKLUS RIETAVAS, LITHUANIA Director of Veiklus Rietavas, a municipal

DIGITAL ENTREPRENEUR | MB MARMIND, LITHUANIA Martynas is an open-minded and self-motivated

institution involved in facility management, and an active figure in the local cultural scene,

professional with a strong passion for business and marketing. With a positive outlook on life, he is always eager to take on new challenges and

contributing to community engagement.

Education - professional opera singer and

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expand his abilities. As the founder of a travel agency, Martynas specializes in creating unique

singing teacher. More than 10 years of experience in the field of culture and education and more than 5 years of leadership experience.

and off-the-beaten-path travel experiences for his clients.

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PARTICIPANTS

René Holm

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Geertje Wehry

ARTIST, DENMARK René Holm is a Danish artist known for his paintings, sculptures, and graphics, exploring existential themes and the lives of those outside mainstream society. He studied at Aarhus Art Academy (2001– 2006), and his distinctive impasto paintings and experimental approach have gained international recognition. During the COVID-19 pandemic, René underwent an artistic transformation, further solidifying his presence on the global art scene.

Always searching for a challenge, he divides his time between Berlin and Esbjerg, continuously developing his unique artistic vision.

Nino Gvinepadze

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PROJECT MANAGER AND COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST | HOCHSCHULE WISMAR, GERMANY Being part of the creative industry as a journalist made Geertje hope for more collaboration between sectors as she saw what sparks innovation can ignite. As a researcher and project manager, Geertje likes to connect people with each other.

Rolandas Dockevičius

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TEXTILE ARTIST | FARAGA, GEORGIA Nino Gvinepadze is a self-taught textile artist from

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PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIONIST | UAB TETRIUKAS, LITHUANIA Roland has 17 years of experience in additive

Georgia, currently based in Vilnius, Lithuania. She specializes in wall art created primarily through tufting, often combining this technique with other

manufacturing and CAD /industrial design. He has also been experimenting with and implementing both - VR and AR technologies in various fields of engineering and heavy industries, including oil and gas, wind turbine parks, and drone applications. Currently, he applies his skills and

experimental approaches using yarn. Her work is deeply inspired by Georgian culture and enriched by the diverse cultural influences she has encountered throughout her life.

knowledge in the civil engineering and defence sectors.

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PARTICIPANTS

Rafał Pietrowicz (Rufus)

Anna Pfau

ACADEMY OF ART IN SZCZECIN & NO JOY & SOKKA,

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ART & CULTURE

POLAND Creator of 3D/2D animations, music videos,

PROJECT LEADER | ANNAPFAU KOMMUNIKATION & DESIGN, GERMANY Diploma in Communication Design at the

mappings, VR & AR experiences, apps and games.

As a freelancer he has worked with many known artists, brands, cultural institutions and festivals.

Cooperates with Sokka Industrial Design and Trashstock. Currently, lecturer at the Academy of Art in Szczecin at the Faculty of New Media. Cofounder of the game studio No Joy - dealing with programming and game design.

Laima Gerlitz

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University of Technologies, Business and Design in Wismar. She has worked as a graphic designer and in art & culture projects to finance her studies. Currently, she is involved in public relations and manages the Small Green Communal Fraction of her county, alongside her design and education work.

Piotr Krężel

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24FPS.PL, POLAND Piotr started his adventure in film and television

CREATIVE AND INNOVATION BROKER | HOCHSCHULE WISMAR, GERMANY Laima works in cross-sectoral international

in 2005, working in local television as an editor.

Since 2011, he has been working independently, creating the brand 24fps.pl. Since then, together

projects on sustainability, and co-creation of attractive and innovative products and solutions for industry as well as Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). She

with his team, Piotr has produced hundreds of promotional videos and commercials for

collaborates with industry, SMEs, the public and academics within and outside the Baltic Sea Region in forms of projects in the fields of

business and the public sector, including a VR application written in Unity and video360 created before the first 360 cameras were created. This

innovation, Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs), sustainability transition, circular economy, and green business modelling.

year marks the premiere of two short films produced by Piotr: MOSTY (20', translated as Bridges) and WOJTUS (45').

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PARTICIPANTS

Monika Klein

Agata Grzybowska

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CEO | MEDIA DIZAJN, POLAND

PRODUCER AND PROJECT COORDINATOR |

Monika Klein holds a PhD in Economics, specializing in business models of the creative

MEDIA DIZAJN, POLAND Producer of events, festivals and theater

industries. She is an expert in digital art, a producer, and the director of the Creative Sectors Incubator in Szczecin. She is also affiliated with the Academy of Art in Szczecin and the Media Dizajn Association, where she leads projects that bridge art, technology, and business.

performances, coordinator of culture and art projects. At the Academy of Art in Szczecin she serves as chief specialist in fundraising and external resources. Since 2023 she cooperates with Media Dizajn as producer and project coordinator.

Magdalena Ławicka

Monika Duszkiewicz

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OFFICE COORDINATOR | IT CLUSTER, POLAND As Office Coordinator of Cluster IT, Monika's tasks cover many responsibilities, focusing primarily

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AT IT CLUSTER AND A LECTURER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SZCZECIN, POLAND The area of expertise: the strategic development of business relationships and networking of the IT

on the cluster's external and internal communication. She oversees social media communication, manages the website, and works closely with members on promotional

industry in Western Pomerania; building the organization's value & competitive advantage based on relationships with key stakeholders.

activities. In addition, she is responsible for administrative and organizational aspects within the cluster, including planning and implementing cluster events and promoting our companies and projects.

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PARTICIPANTS

Kristina Krasauskienė

Kristina Ligutienė

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VICE MAYOR | RIETAVAS MUNICIPALITY, LITHUANIA

SENIOR SPECIALIST AT ARCHITECTURE

With eight years of experience in employment agencies, Kristina has developed strong

DEPARTMENT | RIETAVAS MUNICIPALITY ADMINISTRATION, LITHUANIA Kristina is responsible for preserving and

communication, leadership, and organizational skills. She is a motivated and responsible professional, driven by both process and results, and excels in both teamwork and independent work. Her academic background in human resources and practical experience empower her to contribute to positive outcomes in any organization.

promoting cultural heritage, as well as developing tourism in the region. She works on projects related to historical site conservation, cultural initiatives, and tourism strategies to enhance the attractiveness of Rietavas for visitors. Her role also involves collaborating with local communities, institutions, and stakeholders to ensure sustainable heritage management and tourism growth.

Monika Stankevičiūtė CEO | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION, LITHUANIA Monika Stankevičiūtė is a social innovator specializing in social entrepreneurship and impactful social initiatives. With experience in fostering collaboration and innovation, she creates sustainable solutions for communities and vulnerable groups. Monika and her team integrate co-working and open space initiatives into broader strategies, building inclusive ecosystems that promote positive transformation.

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AGENDA Upskilling Course and Creative Sprint Location: Talent Garden Vilnius, Vilniaus g. 33, 01402 Vilnius.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

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Welcome Dinner: Restaurant Brussels Mussels Centrum Address: Vilniaus g. 17, Vilnius 01402

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 DAY 1

08:30 – 09:00 09:00 – 09:30 09:30 – 10:00 10:00 – 11:50 11:50 – 12:05 12:05 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 14:45 14:45 – 15:00 15:00 – 15:45 15:45 – 16:45

Arrival to the Talent Garden Vilnius. Registration Introduction Networking Bingo Soft Skills Workshop. Speaker: Sofia Arvegård Coffee Break Soft Skills Workshop. Speaker: Sofia Arvegård Lunch. Provided by RTVIC. Place: Talent Garden Session on XR. Speaker: Vilius Petrauskas Coffee Break Session on XR. Speaker: Justina Silinikaite Networking/Free time. Please feel free to network at Talent

15:00- 18:00 Special programme for regional politicians and municipality representatives to get to know co-working and maker spaces: Visits to Talent Garden Vilnius and LinkMenu Fabrikas.

16:45 – 18:00

18:30 – 21:00 THURSDAY, APRIL 10 DAY 2 CREATIVE SPRINT

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 DAY 3

Garden or spend one hour of free time as you wish.

You may also go to the hotel.

Screening of The Creation of Worlds The XR movie will be screened at 17:00 on Pojūčių meno Centras/Sensory Art Centre, A. Vienuolio Street 4 Dinner. Restaurant Lokys. Address: Stiklių g. 8, Vilnius

09:00 – 10:00 10:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:15 14:15 – 14:30 14:30 – 16:00 16:00 – 17:00 19:00 – 21:00

Presentation of the Creative Sprint Group Work Lunch. Restaurant Mano Guru. Address: Vilniaus g. 22-1, Vilnius Group Work Coffee Break Group Work Gathering & Check-out. Conference room at Talent Garden Dinner. Restaurant Dumu terasa at Dumu fabrikas (Smoke Factory). Address: Dūmų g. 5, Vilnius

09:00 – 09:30 09:30 – 12:00 12:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00

Gathering & Check-in Group Work Lunch. Restaurant Mano Guru. Address: Vilniaus g. 22-1, Vilnius Group Presentations. Each group has 10 minutes for the presentation, followed by 5 minutes for Q&A Coffee Break Feedback & Survey Diploma Ceremony Final Check-out Together

14:00 – 14:15 14:15 – 14:45 14:45 – 15:15 15:15 – 16:00

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VENUE Talent Garden Vilnius Talent Garden Vilnius is a vibrant coworking space

With a spacious conference hall accommodating

and innovation hub located in the heart of Vilnius' Old Town. Known for its modern facilities and dynamic community, it caters to digital and tech professionals, startups, and creatives. The venue offers flexible workspaces, private offices, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms, making it an ideal location for hosting events.

up to 170 people and a studio for virtual events, Talent Garden Vilnius is equipped to handle a variety of gatherings, from workshops to largescale conferences. Its central location and inspiring atmosphere make it a perfect choice for fostering creativity and collaboration.

Address: Vilniaus g. 33, Vilnius, Lithuania

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ACCOMMODATION Neringa Hotel The Neringa Hotel blends historical charm with modern comfort. Originally opened in 1939, it has long been a cultural hub for artists and intellectuals. After a three-year renovation, it reopened in 2021, preserving its iconic architecture and artwork while adding modern amenities. With its rich history and prime location, Neringa offers a stylish and convenient stay in Vilnius.

Address: Gediminas Avenue 23, 01103 Vilnius, Lithuania

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The event is co-funded by the European Union, Interreg South Baltic

The event is part of the project T.A.B. - Innovation Hubs for Tech, Art and Business financed from the Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021-2027 through the European Regional Development Fund.

The event is created in collaboration with:

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